Recent Articles from Laura Warfel
2022 Up & Coming Awards: Desarae G. Harrah, 44
Leaving the comfort of a larger firm in 2019 and building her own firm were difficult decisions for Desarae Harrah.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: Matthew DePaz, 35
“As a litigator, my favorite moments as an attorney have been as part of trial teams,” says Matt DePaz.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: David McCain, 37
Serving as lead counsel and handling significant appeals are what David McCain enjoys most about his work with the Missouri Attorney General’s office, where he has worked since 2014.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: Jennipher M.C. Hawkins, 30
Jackson County Juvenile Court is woven through Jennipher Hawkins’ entire life.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: Eusef “Rob” Huq, 43
A proud native of Houston, Texas, Rob Huq considers his law career as a family effort.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: Kelly Frickleton, 31
Show up early. Work hard. Always take the high road.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: Sheena Foye, 37
“As a public defender with the Johnson County [Kansas] Public Defender’s Office, I had a jury trial with a client charged in a drive-by shooting,” says Sheena Foye.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: William (Bill) Everding, 39
“I was studying engineering when a family friend introduced me to patent law,” says Bill Everding.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: James P. Emanuel Jr., 37
Seeing the success of his firm’s alcohol regulatory practice is the biggest 2022 career accomplishment for James Emanuel Jr.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: Alexander Edelman, 37
“As attorney, your reputation is your most important asset,” says Alexander Edelman.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: Lauren Dollar, 30
She wanted to be an advocate and a voice for those who need it most.
2022 Up & Coming Awards: Jesse Doggendorf, 30
“I believe being a part of the LGBTQIA+ Community ultimately was a catalyst in my decision to become an attorney,” Jesse Doggendorf says.
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